Plain-English translation of NCT06696222 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether a diet rich in plant-based and fermented foods can improve gut health and reduce symptoms in people with inflammatory bowel disease (such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease), as well as in healthy people. The study will look at how these foods affect your gut bacteria and the protective lining of your intestines. Researchers want to understand whether modern plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy are truly better for your health than traditional animal products.
Many people today suffer from inflammatory bowel disease, which happens when the protective lining of the gut breaks down and allows bacteria to cause inflammation. Researchers believe that diet plays a major role in gut health, but they're not sure whether newer plant-based food products are actually healthier than traditional foods. This study will help answer that question by measuring changes in gut bacteria and intestinal health.
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You will be assigned to eat either plant-based foods (like vegetarian meat and yogurt alternatives) or regular animal-based foods (like regular meat and dairy yogurt) for a set period. The study will collect samples from you (likely stool and blood) to measure changes in your gut bacteria and intestinal health. You may have follow-up visits to monitor your progress and answer questions about how you're feeling.
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